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What percentage of murderers in California are given the death penalty and subsequently executed? | <text>What percentage of murderers in California are given the death penalty and subsequently executed?</text><reasoning>The death penalty is sought and applied more often in some jurisdictions, not only between states but within states. A 2004 Cornell University study showed that while 2.5 percent of murderers convict... |
What is a notable capital crime in Louisiana? | <text>What is a notable capital crime in Louisiana?</text><reasoning>Other capital crimes include: the use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, espionage, terrorism, certain violations of the Geneva Conventions that result in the death of one or more persons, and treason at the federal level; aggravated ... |
In what state is extortionate kidnapping a capital offense? | <text>In what state is extortionate kidnapping a capital offense?</text><reasoning>Other capital crimes include: the use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, espionage, terrorism, certain violations of the Geneva Conventions that result in the death of one or more persons, and treason at the federal leve... |
Along with Alabama, where is hijacking an aircraft a death penalty offense? | <text>Along with Alabama, where is hijacking an aircraft a death penalty offense?</text><reasoning>Other capital crimes include: the use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, espionage, terrorism, certain violations of the Geneva Conventions that result in the death of one or more persons, and treason at ... |
In what state is armed robbery a capital crime? | <text>In what state is armed robbery a capital crime?</text><reasoning>Other capital crimes include: the use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, espionage, terrorism, certain violations of the Geneva Conventions that result in the death of one or more persons, and treason at the federal level; aggravate... |
In what states is perjury leading to death a capital offense? | <text>In what states is perjury leading to death a capital offense?</text><reasoning>Other capital crimes include: the use of a weapon of mass destruction resulting in death, espionage, terrorism, certain violations of the Geneva Conventions that result in the death of one or more persons, and treason at the federal le... |
Along with Marshall, who believed that the Eighth Amendment forbade the death penalty? | <text>Along with Marshall, who believed that the Eighth Amendment forbade the death penalty?</text><reasoning>In a five-to-four decision, the Supreme Court struck down the impositions of the death penalty in each of the consolidated cases as unconstitutional. The five justices in the majority did not produce a common o... |
Along with Stewart, what Supreme Court justice was concerned about racial disparity in death penalty enforcement? | <text>Along with Stewart, what Supreme Court justice was concerned about racial disparity in death penalty enforcement?</text><reasoning>In a five-to-four decision, the Supreme Court struck down the impositions of the death penalty in each of the consolidated cases as unconstitutional. The five justices in the majority... |
Aside from Stewart, what justice believed that the death penalty could be constitutional? | <text>Aside from Stewart, what justice believed that the death penalty could be constitutional?</text><reasoning>In a five-to-four decision, the Supreme Court struck down the impositions of the death penalty in each of the consolidated cases as unconstitutional. The five justices in the majority did not produce a commo... |
What state's law says that death sentences must take place in an "enclosure"? | <text>What state's law says that death sentences must take place in an "enclosure"?</text><reasoning>Present-day statutes from across the nation use the same words and phrases, requiring modern executions to take place within a wall or enclosure to exclude public view. Connecticut General Statute § 54–100 requires deat... |
What state's law requires that capital punishment occur "within the walls" of a penitentiary? | <text>What state's law requires that capital punishment occur "within the walls" of a penitentiary?</text><reasoning>Present-day statutes from across the nation use the same words and phrases, requiring modern executions to take place within a wall or enclosure to exclude public view. Connecticut General Statute § 54–1... |
What law has similar language to Missouri Revised Statute § 546.730? | <text>What law has similar language to Missouri Revised Statute § 546.730?</text><reasoning>Present-day statutes from across the nation use the same words and phrases, requiring modern executions to take place within a wall or enclosure to exclude public view. Connecticut General Statute § 54–100 requires death sentenc... |
Along with United States Code Title 18 § 3596, what federal law limits the people who can witness a federal execution? | <text>Along with United States Code Title 18 § 3596, what federal law limits the people who can witness a federal execution?</text><reasoning>Present-day statutes from across the nation use the same words and phrases, requiring modern executions to take place within a wall or enclosure to exclude public view. Connectic... |
What state's law mandated that executions occur in ""room or place enclosed from public view"? | <text>What state's law mandated that executions occur in ""room or place enclosed from public view"?</text><reasoning>Present-day statutes from across the nation use the same words and phrases, requiring modern executions to take place within a wall or enclosure to exclude public view. Connecticut General Statute § 54–... |
Under the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988 and Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994, about how many crimes were punishable by death? | <text>Under the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988 and Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994, about how many crimes were punishable by death?</text><reasoning>Congress acted defiantly toward the Supreme Court by passing the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988 and the Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994 that made roughly fifty crimes punishable b... |
What body passed the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988? | <text>What body passed the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988?</text><reasoning>Congress acted defiantly toward the Supreme Court by passing the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988 and the Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994 that made roughly fifty crimes punishable by death, including crimes that do not always involve the death of someone. ... |
What is another term for the act of spying for another country? | <text>What is another term for the act of spying for another country?</text><reasoning>Congress acted defiantly toward the Supreme Court by passing the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988 and the Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994 that made roughly fifty crimes punishable by death, including crimes that do not always involve the d... |
Along with treason and espionage, what non-death offense is still a federal capital crime? | <text>Along with treason and espionage, what non-death offense is still a federal capital crime?</text><reasoning>Congress acted defiantly toward the Supreme Court by passing the Drug Kingpin Act of 1988 and the Federal Death Penalty Act of 1994 that made roughly fifty crimes punishable by death, including crimes that ... |
Who was executed on January 17, 1977? | <text>Who was executed on January 17, 1977?</text><reasoning>Executions resumed on January 17, 1977, when Gary Gilmore went before a firing squad in Utah. But the pace was quite slow due to the use of litigation tactics which involved filing repeated writs of habeas corpus, which succeeded for many in delaying their ac... |
By what method was Gary Gilmore executed? | <text>By what method was Gary Gilmore executed?</text><reasoning>Executions resumed on January 17, 1977, when Gary Gilmore went before a firing squad in Utah. But the pace was quite slow due to the use of litigation tactics which involved filing repeated writs of habeas corpus, which succeeded for many in delaying thei... |
Aside from Gary Gilmore, how many people were executed in the United States between January 17, 1977 and 1984? | <text>Aside from Gary Gilmore, how many people were executed in the United States between January 17, 1977 and 1984?</text><reasoning>Executions resumed on January 17, 1977, when Gary Gilmore went before a firing squad in Utah. But the pace was quite slow due to the use of litigation tactics which involved filing repea... |
What tactic did inmates on death row use to delay their executions? | <text>What tactic did inmates on death row use to delay their executions?</text><reasoning>Executions resumed on January 17, 1977, when Gary Gilmore went before a firing squad in Utah. But the pace was quite slow due to the use of litigation tactics which involved filing repeated writs of habeas corpus, which succeeded... |
In what year was Coker v. Georgia decided? | <text>In what year was Coker v. Georgia decided?</text><reasoning>In 1977, the Supreme Court's Coker v. Georgia decision barred the death penalty for rape of an adult woman, and implied that the death penalty was inappropriate for any offense against another person other than murder. Prior to the decision, the death pe... |
For what offense did Coker v. Georgia forbid the death penalty? | <text>For what offense did Coker v. Georgia forbid the death penalty?</text><reasoning>In 1977, the Supreme Court's Coker v. Georgia decision barred the death penalty for rape of an adult woman, and implied that the death penalty was inappropriate for any offense against another person other than murder. Prior to the d... |
Along with Georgia, what American jurisdiction allowed people to be executed for the rape of an adult prior to Coker? | <text>Along with Georgia, what American jurisdiction allowed people to be executed for the rape of an adult prior to Coker?</text><reasoning>In 1977, the Supreme Court's Coker v. Georgia decision barred the death penalty for rape of an adult woman, and implied that the death penalty was inappropriate for any offense ag... |
What ruling forbid the government from executing child rapists? | <text>What ruling forbid the government from executing child rapists?</text><reasoning>In 1977, the Supreme Court's Coker v. Georgia decision barred the death penalty for rape of an adult woman, and implied that the death penalty was inappropriate for any offense against another person other than murder. Prior to the d... |
Prior to Kennedy v. Louisiana, how many states criminalized child rape? | <text>Prior to Kennedy v. Louisiana, how many states criminalized child rape?</text><reasoning>In 1977, the Supreme Court's Coker v. Georgia decision barred the death penalty for rape of an adult woman, and implied that the death penalty was inappropriate for any offense against another person other than murder. Prior ... |
In what month and year was Troy Davis executed? | <text>In what month and year was Troy Davis executed?</text><reasoning>After the September 2011 execution of Troy Davis, believed by many to be innocent, Richard Dieter, the director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said this case was a clear wake-up call to politicians across the United States. He said: "They ... |
Who was the Death Penalty Information Center director? | <text>Who was the Death Penalty Information Center director?</text><reasoning>After the September 2011 execution of Troy Davis, believed by many to be innocent, Richard Dieter, the director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said this case was a clear wake-up call to politicians across the United States. He said:... |
What organization did Brian Evans work for? | <text>What organization did Brian Evans work for?</text><reasoning>After the September 2011 execution of Troy Davis, believed by many to be innocent, Richard Dieter, the director of the Death Penalty Information Center, said this case was a clear wake-up call to politicians across the United States. He said: "They were... |
How many execution methods are currently used in the United States? | <text>How many execution methods are currently used in the United States?</text><reasoning>Various methods have been used in the history of the American colonies and the United States but only five methods are currently used. Historically, burning, crushing, breaking on wheel, and bludgeoning were used for a small numb... |
What was the most common historical method of execution in the United States? | <text>What was the most common historical method of execution in the United States?</text><reasoning>Various methods have been used in the history of the American colonies and the United States but only five methods are currently used. Historically, burning, crushing, breaking on wheel, and bludgeoning were used for a ... |
In what state did the last burning at the stake take place in the US? | <text>In what state did the last burning at the stake take place in the US?</text><reasoning>Various methods have been used in the history of the American colonies and the United States but only five methods are currently used. Historically, burning, crushing, breaking on wheel, and bludgeoning were used for a small nu... |
Who was the last person hanged in chains in the Untied States? | <text>Who was the last person hanged in chains in the Untied States?</text><reasoning>Various methods have been used in the history of the American colonies and the United States but only five methods are currently used. Historically, burning, crushing, breaking on wheel, and bludgeoning were used for a small number of... |
When was execution by beheading ended in Utah? | <text>When was execution by beheading ended in Utah?</text><reasoning>Various methods have been used in the history of the American colonies and the United States but only five methods are currently used. Historically, burning, crushing, breaking on wheel, and bludgeoning were used for a small number of executions, whi... |
Who was executed on March 30, 1960? | <text>Who was executed on March 30, 1960?</text><reasoning>The last use of the firing squad between 1608 and the moratorium on judicial executions between 1967 and 1977 was when Utah shot James W. Rodgers on March 30, 1960. The last use of the gallows between 1608 and the moratorium was when Kansas hanged George York o... |
What method of execution was used on James W. Rodgers? | <text>What method of execution was used on James W. Rodgers?</text><reasoning>The last use of the firing squad between 1608 and the moratorium on judicial executions between 1967 and 1977 was when Utah shot James W. Rodgers on March 30, 1960. The last use of the gallows between 1608 and the moratorium was when Kansas h... |
In what state was Rodgers executed? | <text>In what state was Rodgers executed?</text><reasoning>The last use of the firing squad between 1608 and the moratorium on judicial executions between 1967 and 1977 was when Utah shot James W. Rodgers on March 30, 1960. The last use of the gallows between 1608 and the moratorium was when Kansas hanged George York o... |
On what date was George York executed? | <text>On what date was George York executed?</text><reasoning>The last use of the firing squad between 1608 and the moratorium on judicial executions between 1967 and 1977 was when Utah shot James W. Rodgers on March 30, 1960. The last use of the gallows between 1608 and the moratorium was when Kansas hanged George Yor... |
Which state executed James French? | <text>Which state executed James French?</text><reasoning>The last use of the firing squad between 1608 and the moratorium on judicial executions between 1967 and 1977 was when Utah shot James W. Rodgers on March 30, 1960. The last use of the gallows between 1608 and the moratorium was when Kansas hanged George York on... |
What percentage of American death row prisoners are African American? | <text>What percentage of American death row prisoners are African American?</text><reasoning>African Americans made up 41 percent of death row inmates while making up only 12.6 percent of the general population. (They have made up 34 percent of those actually executed since 1976.) However, that number is lower than tha... |
What percentage of people executed in the United States since 1976 have been African American? | <text>What percentage of people executed in the United States since 1976 have been African American?</text><reasoning>African Americans made up 41 percent of death row inmates while making up only 12.6 percent of the general population. (They have made up 34 percent of those actually executed since 1976.) However, that... |
What percentage of American prison inmates are African American? | <text>What percentage of American prison inmates are African American?</text><reasoning>African Americans made up 41 percent of death row inmates while making up only 12.6 percent of the general population. (They have made up 34 percent of those actually executed since 1976.) However, that number is lower than that of ... |
What percentage of homicides were committed by Asians between 1980 and 2008? | <text>What percentage of homicides were committed by Asians between 1980 and 2008?</text><reasoning>African Americans made up 41 percent of death row inmates while making up only 12.6 percent of the general population. (They have made up 34 percent of those actually executed since 1976.) However, that number is lower t... |
What percentage of the American population is Hispanic? | <text>What percentage of the American population is Hispanic?</text><reasoning>African Americans made up 41 percent of death row inmates while making up only 12.6 percent of the general population. (They have made up 34 percent of those actually executed since 1976.) However, that number is lower than that of prison in... |
On what date was Fred Adams hanged? | <text>On what date was Fred Adams hanged?</text><reasoning>All of the executions which have taken place since the 1936 hanging of Bethea in Owensboro have been conducted within a wall or enclosure. For example, Fred Adams was legally hanged in Kennett, Missouri, on April 2, 1937, within a 10-foot (3 m) wooden stockade.... |
Where was Bethea hanged? | <text>Where was Bethea hanged?</text><reasoning>All of the executions which have taken place since the 1936 hanging of Bethea in Owensboro have been conducted within a wall or enclosure. For example, Fred Adams was legally hanged in Kennett, Missouri, on April 2, 1937, within a 10-foot (3 m) wooden stockade. Roscoe "Re... |
What was Roscoe Jackson's nickname? | <text>What was Roscoe Jackson's nickname?</text><reasoning>All of the executions which have taken place since the 1936 hanging of Bethea in Owensboro have been conducted within a wall or enclosure. For example, Fred Adams was legally hanged in Kennett, Missouri, on April 2, 1937, within a 10-foot (3 m) wooden stockade.... |
In what state did the hanging of Adams take place? | <text>In what state did the hanging of Adams take place?</text><reasoning>All of the executions which have taken place since the 1936 hanging of Bethea in Owensboro have been conducted within a wall or enclosure. For example, Fred Adams was legally hanged in Kennett, Missouri, on April 2, 1937, within a 10-foot (3 m) w... |
How many people witnessed Timothy McVeigh's execution? | <text>How many people witnessed Timothy McVeigh's execution?</text><reasoning>All of the executions which have taken place since the 1936 hanging of Bethea in Owensboro have been conducted within a wall or enclosure. For example, Fred Adams was legally hanged in Kennett, Missouri, on April 2, 1937, within a 10-foot (3 ... |
What institution does James Liebman work for? | <text>What institution does James Liebman work for?</text><reasoning>James Liebman, a professor of law at Columbia Law School, stated in 1996 that his study found that when habeas corpus petitions in death penalty cases were traced from conviction to completion of the case that there was "a 40 percent success rate in a... |
What does James Liebman teach? | <text>What does James Liebman teach?</text><reasoning>James Liebman, a professor of law at Columbia Law School, stated in 1996 that his study found that when habeas corpus petitions in death penalty cases were traced from conviction to completion of the case that there was "a 40 percent success rate in all capital case... |
According to Liebman, about what percentage of death penalty habeas corpus petitions were successful between 1978 and 1995? | <text>According to Liebman, about what percentage of death penalty habeas corpus petitions were successful between 1978 and 1995?</text><reasoning>James Liebman, a professor of law at Columbia Law School, stated in 1996 that his study found that when habeas corpus petitions in death penalty cases were traced from convi... |
According to Tabak, what percentage of habeas corpus petitions were granted to death row inmates between 1976 and 1991? | <text>According to Tabak, what percentage of habeas corpus petitions were granted to death row inmates between 1976 and 1991?</text><reasoning>James Liebman, a professor of law at Columbia Law School, stated in 1996 that his study found that when habeas corpus petitions in death penalty cases were traced from convictio... |
In what year did Liebman announce his findings? | <text>In what year did Liebman announce his findings?</text><reasoning>James Liebman, a professor of law at Columbia Law School, stated in 1996 that his study found that when habeas corpus petitions in death penalty cases were traced from conviction to completion of the case that there was "a 40 percent success rate in... |
Who was executed by firing squad on January 17, 1977? | <text>Who was executed by firing squad on January 17, 1977?</text><reasoning>The moratorium ended on January 17, 1977 with the shooting of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. The first use of the electric chair after the moratorium was the electrocution of John Spenkelink in Florida on May 25, 1979. The first use of ... |
In what state was Gary Gilmore executed? | <text>In what state was Gary Gilmore executed?</text><reasoning>The moratorium ended on January 17, 1977 with the shooting of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. The first use of the electric chair after the moratorium was the electrocution of John Spenkelink in Florida on May 25, 1979. The first use of the gas chamb... |
On what date was John Spenkelink executed? | <text>On what date was John Spenkelink executed?</text><reasoning>The moratorium ended on January 17, 1977 with the shooting of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. The first use of the electric chair after the moratorium was the electrocution of John Spenkelink in Florida on May 25, 1979. The first use of the gas cha... |
In what state did Jesse Bishop's execution occur? | <text>In what state did Jesse Bishop's execution occur?</text><reasoning>The moratorium ended on January 17, 1977 with the shooting of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. The first use of the electric chair after the moratorium was the electrocution of John Spenkelink in Florida on May 25, 1979. The first use of the ... |
How was Charles Brooks, Jr. executed? | <text>How was Charles Brooks, Jr. executed?</text><reasoning>The moratorium ended on January 17, 1977 with the shooting of Gary Gilmore by firing squad in Utah. The first use of the electric chair after the moratorium was the electrocution of John Spenkelink in Florida on May 25, 1979. The first use of the gas chamber ... |
What state employed Robert Patton in May 2014? | <text>What state employed Robert Patton in May 2014?</text><reasoning>In May 2014, Oklahoma Director of Corrections, Robert Patton, recommended an indefinite hold on executions in the state after the botched execution of African-American Clayton Lockett. The prisoner had to be tasered to restrain him prior to the execu... |
As of May 2014, what was Robert Patton's job title? | <text>As of May 2014, what was Robert Patton's job title?</text><reasoning>In May 2014, Oklahoma Director of Corrections, Robert Patton, recommended an indefinite hold on executions in the state after the botched execution of African-American Clayton Lockett. The prisoner had to be tasered to restrain him prior to the ... |
What race was Clayton Lockett? | <text>What race was Clayton Lockett?</text><reasoning>In May 2014, Oklahoma Director of Corrections, Robert Patton, recommended an indefinite hold on executions in the state after the botched execution of African-American Clayton Lockett. The prisoner had to be tasered to restrain him prior to the execution, and the le... |
What gas did Oklahoma decide to use for executions in 2015? | <text>What gas did Oklahoma decide to use for executions in 2015?</text><reasoning>In May 2014, Oklahoma Director of Corrections, Robert Patton, recommended an indefinite hold on executions in the state after the botched execution of African-American Clayton Lockett. The prisoner had to be tasered to restrain him prior... |
What was Clayton Lockett's cause of death? | <text>What was Clayton Lockett's cause of death?</text><reasoning>In May 2014, Oklahoma Director of Corrections, Robert Patton, recommended an indefinite hold on executions in the state after the botched execution of African-American Clayton Lockett. The prisoner had to be tasered to restrain him prior to the execution... |
Along with gender, geography and race, what bias do some opponents of the death penalty see in its administration? | <text>Along with gender, geography and race, what bias do some opponents of the death penalty see in its administration?</text><reasoning>Opponents argue that the death penalty is not an effective means of deterring crime, risks the execution of the innocent, is unnecessarily barbaric in nature, cheapens human life, an... |
According to opponents of the death penalty, what does the death penalty cheapen? | <text>According to opponents of the death penalty, what does the death penalty cheapen?</text><reasoning>Opponents argue that the death penalty is not an effective means of deterring crime, risks the execution of the innocent, is unnecessarily barbaric in nature, cheapens human life, and puts a government on the same b... |
According to death penalty opponents, on whose moral level does execution place the government? | <text>According to death penalty opponents, on whose moral level does execution place the government?</text><reasoning>Opponents argue that the death penalty is not an effective means of deterring crime, risks the execution of the innocent, is unnecessarily barbaric in nature, cheapens human life, and puts a government... |
What do death penalty opponents argue that capital punishment isn't effective at doing? | <text>What do death penalty opponents argue that capital punishment isn't effective at doing?</text><reasoning>Opponents argue that the death penalty is not an effective means of deterring crime, risks the execution of the innocent, is unnecessarily barbaric in nature, cheapens human life, and puts a government on the ... |
Who do death penalty opponents believe may sometimes be executed? | <text>Who do death penalty opponents believe may sometimes be executed?</text><reasoning>Opponents argue that the death penalty is not an effective means of deterring crime, risks the execution of the innocent, is unnecessarily barbaric in nature, cheapens human life, and puts a government on the same base moral level ... |
In what court was Bigby v. Dretke decided? | <text>In what court was Bigby v. Dretke decided?</text><reasoning>The United States Supreme Court in Penry v. Lynaugh and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Bigby v. Dretke have been clear in their decisions that jury instructions in death penalty cases that do not ask about mitigating factors ... |
What court heard the case Penry v. Lynaugh? | <text>What court heard the case Penry v. Lynaugh?</text><reasoning>The United States Supreme Court in Penry v. Lynaugh and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Bigby v. Dretke have been clear in their decisions that jury instructions in death penalty cases that do not ask about mitigating factors... |
What amendment to the Constitution did Penry v. Lynaugh address? | <text>What amendment to the Constitution did Penry v. Lynaugh address?</text><reasoning>The United States Supreme Court in Penry v. Lynaugh and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Bigby v. Dretke have been clear in their decisions that jury instructions in death penalty cases that do not ask abo... |
What sentencing factors did Bigby v. Dretke consider? | <text>What sentencing factors did Bigby v. Dretke consider?</text><reasoning>The United States Supreme Court in Penry v. Lynaugh and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in Bigby v. Dretke have been clear in their decisions that jury instructions in death penalty cases that do not ask about mitigati... |
In June 1989 who was Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing? | <text>In June 1989 who was Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing?</text><reasoning>In June 1989, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing Peter Main, said that the Famicom was present in 37% of Japan's households. By 1990, 30% of American households owned the NES, compared to 23% for all personal c... |
In 1990, what percentage of American households owned an NES? | <text>In 1990, what percentage of American households owned an NES?</text><reasoning>In June 1989, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing Peter Main, said that the Famicom was present in 37% of Japan's households. By 1990, 30% of American households owned the NES, compared to 23% for all personal computers. ... |
What was the slogan for the Nintendo brand? | <text>What was the slogan for the Nintendo brand?</text><reasoning>In June 1989, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing Peter Main, said that the Famicom was present in 37% of Japan's households. By 1990, 30% of American households owned the NES, compared to 23% for all personal computers. By 1990, the NES h... |
What outsold the NES in Europe and South America? | <text>What outsold the NES in Europe and South America?</text><reasoning>In June 1989, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing Peter Main, said that the Famicom was present in 37% of Japan's households. By 1990, 30% of American households owned the NES, compared to 23% for all personal computers. By 1990, the... |
Where was Nintendo not available? | <text>Where was Nintendo not available?</text><reasoning>In June 1989, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing Peter Main, said that the Famicom was present in 37% of Japan's households. By 1990, 30% of American households owned the NES, compared to 23% for all personal computers. By 1990, the NES had outsold... |
About how many American juveniles have been executed since 1642? | <text>About how many American juveniles have been executed since 1642?</text><reasoning>Since 1642 (in the 13 colonies, the United States under the Articles of Confederation, and the current United States) an estimated 364 juvenile offenders have been put to death by the states and the federal government. The earliest ... |
In what year was Thomas Graunger executed? | <text>In what year was Thomas Graunger executed?</text><reasoning>Since 1642 (in the 13 colonies, the United States under the Articles of Confederation, and the current United States) an estimated 364 juvenile offenders have been put to death by the states and the federal government. The earliest known execution of a p... |
Since 1976, how many Americans have been executed for crimes committed as juveniles? | <text>Since 1976, how many Americans have been executed for crimes committed as juveniles?</text><reasoning>Since 1642 (in the 13 colonies, the United States under the Articles of Confederation, and the current United States) an estimated 364 juvenile offenders have been put to death by the states and the federal gover... |
How old was George Stinney when he was executed? | <text>How old was George Stinney when he was executed?</text><reasoning>Since 1642 (in the 13 colonies, the United States under the Articles of Confederation, and the current United States) an estimated 364 juvenile offenders have been put to death by the states and the federal government. The earliest known execution ... |
What method was used to execute Leonard Shockley? | <text>What method was used to execute Leonard Shockley?</text><reasoning>Since 1642 (in the 13 colonies, the United States under the Articles of Confederation, and the current United States) an estimated 364 juvenile offenders have been put to death by the states and the federal government. The earliest known execution... |
Who commuted all state capital sentences in 1986? | <text>Who commuted all state capital sentences in 1986?</text><reasoning>Previous post-Furman mass clemencies took place in 1986 in New Mexico, when Governor Toney Anaya commuted all death sentences because of his personal opposition to the death penalty. In 1991, outgoing Ohio Governor Dick Celeste commuted the senten... |
Of what state was Toney Anaya governor? | <text>Of what state was Toney Anaya governor?</text><reasoning>Previous post-Furman mass clemencies took place in 1986 in New Mexico, when Governor Toney Anaya commuted all death sentences because of his personal opposition to the death penalty. In 1991, outgoing Ohio Governor Dick Celeste commuted the sentences of eig... |
Who was Governor of Ohio in 1991? | <text>Who was Governor of Ohio in 1991?</text><reasoning>Previous post-Furman mass clemencies took place in 1986 in New Mexico, when Governor Toney Anaya commuted all death sentences because of his personal opposition to the death penalty. In 1991, outgoing Ohio Governor Dick Celeste commuted the sentences of eight pri... |
How many women were on Ohio's death row in 1991? | <text>How many women were on Ohio's death row in 1991?</text><reasoning>Previous post-Furman mass clemencies took place in 1986 in New Mexico, when Governor Toney Anaya commuted all death sentences because of his personal opposition to the death penalty. In 1991, outgoing Ohio Governor Dick Celeste commuted the sentenc... |
According to Thompson v. Oklahoma, what was the youngest age at which a person might be executed? | <text>According to Thompson v. Oklahoma, what was the youngest age at which a person might be executed?</text><reasoning>Sixteen was held to be the minimum permissible age in the 1988 Supreme Court decision of Thompson v. Oklahoma. The Court, considering the case Roper v. Simmons in March 2005, found the execution of j... |
In what year was Thompson v. Oklahoma decided? | <text>In what year was Thompson v. Oklahoma decided?</text><reasoning>Sixteen was held to be the minimum permissible age in the 1988 Supreme Court decision of Thompson v. Oklahoma. The Court, considering the case Roper v. Simmons in March 2005, found the execution of juvenile offenders unconstitutional by a 5–4 margin,... |
In what month and year was Roper v. Simmons decided? | <text>In what month and year was Roper v. Simmons decided?</text><reasoning>Sixteen was held to be the minimum permissible age in the 1988 Supreme Court decision of Thompson v. Oklahoma. The Court, considering the case Roper v. Simmons in March 2005, found the execution of juvenile offenders unconstitutional by a 5–4 m... |
Based on Roper v. Simmons, what is now the minimum age to be executed in the United States? | <text>Based on Roper v. Simmons, what is now the minimum age to be executed in the United States?</text><reasoning>Sixteen was held to be the minimum permissible age in the 1988 Supreme Court decision of Thompson v. Oklahoma. The Court, considering the case Roper v. Simmons in March 2005, found the execution of juvenil... |
Which cartridges were shaped slightly differently? | <text>Which cartridges were shaped slightly differently?</text><reasoning>Japanese (Famicom) cartridges are shaped slightly differently. While the NES used a 72-pin interface, the Famicom system used a 60-pin design. Unlike NES games, official Famicom cartridges were produced in many colors of plastic. Adapters, simila... |
Which interface did the NES use? | <text>Which interface did the NES use?</text><reasoning>Japanese (Famicom) cartridges are shaped slightly differently. While the NES used a 72-pin interface, the Famicom system used a 60-pin design. Unlike NES games, official Famicom cartridges were produced in many colors of plastic. Adapters, similar in design to the... |
Which interface did Famicom use? | <text>Which interface did Famicom use?</text><reasoning>Japanese (Famicom) cartridges are shaped slightly differently. While the NES used a 72-pin interface, the Famicom system used a 60-pin design. Unlike NES games, official Famicom cartridges were produced in many colors of plastic. Adapters, similar in design to the... |
Various companies in Japan did what to their games for certain specifics? | <text>Various companies in Japan did what to their games for certain specifics?</text><reasoning>Japanese (Famicom) cartridges are shaped slightly differently. While the NES used a 72-pin interface, the Famicom system used a 60-pin design. Unlike NES games, official Famicom cartridges were produced in many colors of pl... |
In what year did Missouri pass a law stating that executions should be inside of or near a jail? | <text>In what year did Missouri pass a law stating that executions should be inside of or near a jail?</text><reasoning>Around 1890, a political movement developed in the United States to mandate private executions. Several states enacted laws which required executions to be conducted within a "wall" or "enclosure" to ... |
What procedure did Missouri use to execute prisoners in 1919? | <text>What procedure did Missouri use to execute prisoners in 1919?</text><reasoning>Around 1890, a political movement developed in the United States to mandate private executions. Several states enacted laws which required executions to be conducted within a "wall" or "enclosure" to "exclude public view." For example,... |
In the Missouri of 1919, who handed out passes to witness executions? | <text>In the Missouri of 1919, who handed out passes to witness executions?</text><reasoning>Around 1890, a political movement developed in the United States to mandate private executions. Several states enacted laws which required executions to be conducted within a "wall" or "enclosure" to "exclude public view." For ... |
In approximately what year did a movement in favor of private executions begin in the US? | <text>In approximately what year did a movement in favor of private executions begin in the US?</text><reasoning>Around 1890, a political movement developed in the United States to mandate private executions. Several states enacted laws which required executions to be conducted within a "wall" or "enclosure" to "exclud... |
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